Masami ran away from home three years ago and lost contact with her family.

Opening prayer was delivered by Rev.Featuring music by Elemental Funk.

Dignitaries who expressed their support included Rep.GVJCI Executive Director Alison Kochiyama (left) and emcee Helen Ota.Ross Yamamoto (Hamakua Musical Instruments).

Russell Nakada (Label Service).There were video messages from actor and activist Tamlyn Tomita; ABC 7 newscaster David Ono.

guest artist Justin Klunk (sax).

from left) Miles Watanabe (sax.with minimal attention elsewhere.

services and infrastructure within the tourism industry in the Eastern and Northern Provinces.159 LKR increase in sales revenue (from the period June 2016 – December 2016) among the 15 enterprises receiving in-depth technical assistance.

Results15 new and emerging tourism enterprises receiving in-depth advisory services;15 Business Plans developed51 individuals associated with the 15 enterprises attended training workshops and seminars on a continued basis;534 participants in training workshop and seminars when the trainings were made available to the public (222 of which were women);21 signed pledges from hoteliers and service providers showing their commitment to adopting sustainable tourism best practices and preserving the destination;8.000 LKR of indirect investment by enterprises as a result of investments in the business;9 enterprises registered their businesses in the local council and 6 more are currently in process; and2 enterprises obtained their business registration from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and 5 more are currently in process.